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Teaching Assistant / HLTA

Teaching Assistant / HLTA

William Ellis School

Camden

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Salary:
NJC Scale 4, SCP 7 – 10 (£25,648 - £26,833 per annum (actual salary)) / NJC Scale 5, SCP 12 – 15 (£27,657 - £28,955 per annum (actual salary))
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
27 November 2024

Job overview

William Ellis School is a thriving, voluntary aided, non-denominational, inclusive comprehensive boys’ school serving the educational needs of boys from the ages of 11 to 18. It is an attractive site on the edge of Hampstead Heath with excellent access to Central London. It is a neighbourhood of great social and cultural diversity, and this diversity is very well represented at William Ellis.

The school is committed to nurturing successful students and good citizens through strong relationships in line with the school motto, “rather use than fame”. The school is part of the longest-established and most successful mixed sixth form consortium in London, LaSWAP, which enables our students to access a wide range of subject expertise. We provide excellent professional opportunities for staff and are part of the Camden family of schools.

The school wishes to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Teaching and Learning Assistant. The successful candidate will play a key role in the school. The role of the post-holder is to support teachers in teaching and learning throughout the school.

For the right person, this post will offer a variety of challenges, experiences, and opportunities for professional development. Applicants must have good written, verbal and listening skills and if they have not done so already, be willing to complete the Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Plan with subject teachers and lead Transition group support
  • Timetable and organise daily exam access support
  • Support SENDCo in departmental development
  • Lead a group of identified TLAs in meetings
  • Work with a core department on the development of teaching and learning strategies, schemes of work and resources
  • Attend core department meetings as directed
  • Support SEND department administration demands

If you are seeking a challenging and highly rewarding position enriching the lives of students and the school community, we look forward to hearing from you.

Why choose William Ellis School for your next career move?

We offer:

  • A beautiful location next to Hampstead Heath
  • Easy transport links – Kentish Town on the Northern Line, as well as bus routes
  • A staff car park
  • An Employee Assistance Programme
  • An extensive CPD programme with exceptional professional opportunities

Interested candidates are welcome to contact the school on 020 7267 9346 for an informal conversation with a senior leader about the role and the school or to arrange a visit.

Application packs can be downloaded from: www.williamellis.camden.sch.uk. Please send completed applications by email to: HR@williamellis.camden.sch.uk.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date.

William Ellis School is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and therefore expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, all appointments are subject to DBS checks and excellent references.

Attached documents

About William Ellis School

The Aims of the School

William Ellis School is a voluntary-aided, non-denominational comprehensive school in the London Borough of Camden, serving the secondary educational needs of boys in the diverse local community and of girls in the Sixth Form.

The aims of the school are to enable our pupils to strive for excellence in the academic, sporting and cultural spheres, and to contribute to a democratic society as good citizens, by developing:

• Good communication skills in written and spoken English and another language.

• Numeracy and problem-solving skills, particularly in the context of science and technology.

• Good health, physical education and activity.

• An informed understanding of the world of industry, commerce and work, and the processes of wealth creation.

• Creative skills and an appreciation of art, music and drama.

• An interest in the wider world and other cultures, through the learning of languages and travel.

• A growing awareness of ethical behaviour, respect for the environment and social justice.

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